Disability advocates are raising alarms as a lawsuit brought by Texas and 16 other states challenges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This key federal law protects people with disabilities from discrimination in education, health care, housing, and other areas. The legal action, Texas v. Becerra, has sparked widespread concern over its potential implications, including […]
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What's the Difference? IEP vs 504 Plan
As a special education teacher, it seems that this topic comes up a lot. Inquiring minds want to know…when deciding what’s best for your child, which plan do you go with? Does it matter whether your child has an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan? And what do those words really even mean? […]